Elizabeth Opoku
East Hartford,CT
Summary
Highly organized and proactive, consistently ensuring timely and effective assistance to clients and colleagues while fostering strong working relationships across diverse teams. Equipped with a robust human resource background, adept at strategy formulation and implementation, complemented by a unique drive for excellence and knowledge transfer. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth that contributes to overall team success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
A&D Homecare Inc
03.2024 - Current
- Engaged in meaningful conversations to foster connection with clients.
- Facilitated client activities including errands, grooming, hygiene upkeep and medication compliance.
- Provide emotional support to elderly clients suffering dementia, loneliness, depression, anxiety and grief
- Promote social engagement by encouraging clients to participate in activities like bingo, happy hour, etc.
Personal Care Assistant
Private Duty
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
- Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help clients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Turned and positioned bedbound clients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Personal Care Assistant
Visiting Angels
12.2023 - 11.2024
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in clients' health status to supervisors.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete activities of daily living services and promote continuity of care.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Personal Care Assistant
Trusted Companion
03.2020 - 12.2023
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Trained new staff members on best practices for home health care.
Junior Officer
National Commission For Civic Education (NCCE)
09.2017 - 08.2019
- Educated community members in understanding their civic rights and obligations.
- Delivered assistance and connected individuals to community resources.
- Schedule in-home visits with clients.
- Visited families to offer support in addressing concerns.
- Built rapport to establish trust with clients.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Studies
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Kumasi06.2017
West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination - General Arts
Sunyani Senior High School
Sunyani05.2013
Skills
- Highly dependable
- Fast learner
- Great computer skills
- Great decision making skills
- Effective communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Multitasking
- Excellent team player
- Growth mindset
- Analytical skills
- Problem-solving skills
Certification
- National Service Scheme Certificate, 2017
- Home Health Aide Certificate (HHA), 2019
- Personal Care Assistant certificate (PCA), 2024
- Nursing Assistant Certificate (CNA), 2025
LANGUAGES
Fluent in English and Twi
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
A&D Homecare Inc
03.2024 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
Visiting Angels
12.2023 - 11.2024
Personal Care Assistant
Private Duty
01.2023 - 12.2024
Personal Care Assistant
Trusted Companion
03.2020 - 12.2023
Junior Officer
National Commission For Civic Education (NCCE)
09.2017 - 08.2019
West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination - General Arts
Sunyani Senior High School
Bachelor of Arts - Political Studies
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
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